This guest house is located in Paradyskloof, Stellenbosch, in the heart of the Cape winelands. It offers elegant rooms with private balconies and views of Simonsberg, the Stellenbosch Mountains and Helderberg Mountains. Each of the rooms at Penelope's Stellenbosch has a king-size bed, LCD TV with digital satellite and private bathroom with a heated towel rail and shower. Some rooms have a bath/shower combination. A full breakfast is served on the veranda (enclosed in winter), or in front of the fireplace. Food and wine evenings can also be provided on request. Penelope's Stellenbosch has an outdoor pool and sun terrace. There is also plenty of hiking opportunities surrounding the property. Penelope's Stellenbosch has a power back-up system installed for power outages, as well as a borehole on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Stellenbosch
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  • Lindy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Penelope and her husband were very friendly and helpful about things to do in the area. The house was well located with safe parking. It was great that they provided an excellent breakfast, even with my gluten and lactose intolerance. Couldnt be...
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great bread and breakfast in a good location with great hospitality. Highly recommend.
  • Lawrence
    United States of America United States of America
    charming decor. clean. safe location. hostess very friendly and accommodating. landscaping and flowers were beautiful. breakfast was spectacular.

Hosted by Penelope

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Penelope
Penelope's Guest House is situated in a peaceful area of Stellenbosch. Our aim is to offer tranquil, clean rooms with exceptional service.
We enjoy meeting guests from all over the world.
Paradyskloof is ideally situated close many amenities: wine estates, golf courses, MediClinic Hospital, Technopark and Stellenbosch Square shopping centre.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Amenities of Penelope's Stellenbosch
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English

House rules

Penelope's Stellenbosch takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Penelope's Stellenbosch accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Penelope's Stellenbosch of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Penelope's Stellenbosch

  • Room options at Penelope's Stellenbosch include:

    • Double

  • Penelope's Stellenbosch offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Penelope's Stellenbosch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Penelope's Stellenbosch is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Penelope's Stellenbosch is 2.1 miles from the center of Stellenbosch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.